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North Scripps surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 13 Nov 2025 PST
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North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
18.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 14th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 14th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 14th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thu
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
WNW
1.7
W
2.3
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
WNW
0.7
SSW
0.7
WNW
0.4
SW
1.6
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WSW
1.2
W
1.2
W
0.9
WNW
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)1615141361413121311186812121278111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)493417767102143122915618615411987212522350432224136187338177133
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
10
SE
5
S
5
SSE
25
WNW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
S
10
SW
0
SE
20
S
30
SSE
10
W
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
E
10
NNW
20
NW
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		glassglassoncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		ononcross-
on		offcross-
on		oncross-
on		glasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:41AM
1.50
5:32PM
1.26
6:08AM
1.60
6:27PM
1.23
6:31AM
1.67
7:14PM
1.20
6:53AM
1.73
7:57PM
1.17
7:14AM
1.77
8:36PM
1.14
7:36AM
1.80
9:15PM
1.10
8:01AM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:58PM
0.17
11:53AM
0.46
11:35PM
0.26
12:36PM
0.29
12:06AM
0.36
1:13PM
0.14
12:33AM
0.46
1:46PM
0.03
12:57AM
0.55
2:18PM
-0.05
1:20AM
0.62
2:49PM
-0.10
1:43AM
0.69
3:21PM
-0.12
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thu
20
Sunrise-6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22-
Sunset--4:47--4:46--4:46--4:45--4:45--4:45--4:45
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light rain
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heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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cloud
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clear
clear
cloud
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Rain (mm)
-1-1129452---1352-------
Temp. °C191919181717161616161717151615151716161616
Feels °C (?)201819191715151415171412151312121312141615
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a vacation in San Diego County? If you are looking for accommodation near North Scripps, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in San Diego County, consider staying in San Diego which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around San Diego County where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Oak Grove which is 11 km (7 miles) away, Encinitas, Coronado and Poway.

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